Climate of West Coast, Gambia
Area-weighted average across West Coast. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
West Coast, a subdivision of Gambia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 345 mm / 13.6 in depending on the season (958 mm / 37.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.1°C82.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 28.3°C82.9°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.8°C80.2°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.3°C75.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit West Coast?
The best months to visit West Coast, Gambia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of West Coast?
West Coast, Gambia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 958 mm / 37.7 in, with the wettest month being August (345 mm / 13.6 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in West Coast?
The hottest month in West Coast is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.3°C / 82.9°F.
What is the coldest month in West Coast?
The coldest month in West Coast is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in West Coast?
The wettest month in West Coast is August, averaging about 345 mm / 13.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.